Dharmesh C Desai
About Dharmesh C Desai
Dharmesh C Desai serves as the EVP and Head of NRI Business and Global Remittances at IndusInd Bank, bringing over 15 years of experience in international banking. He holds an MBA in Marketing and Finance from SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies and has a strong background in developing strategic alliances and business operations.
Current Role at IndusInd Bank
Dharmesh C Desai serves as the Executive Vice President and Head of NRI Business and Global Remittances at IndusInd Bank. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the bank's strategies in catering to Non-Resident Indians and managing global remittance services. His role involves overseeing business operations and developing initiatives to enhance service delivery for NRI clients.
Previous Experience in Banking
Prior to his current role, Desai accumulated extensive experience in the banking sector. He worked at Yes Bank as the Head of NRI Banking Program and Remittances Business from 2013 to 2018. Before that, he was with Kotak Mahindra Bank, where he served as Head of Strategy, Alliances & NRI Alternate Channel from 2010 to 2013. His career also includes positions at ICICI Bank as Sr. Product Manager for NRI Services and at HDFC Limited in Branch Operations.
Education and Qualifications
Desai holds an MBA from SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), where he specialized in Marketing and Finance. He also completed a PG Diploma in International Business from the same institution. His undergraduate studies include a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Ruia College. Additionally, he completed his high school education at P.G. Garodia School ICSE.
Expertise in International Banking
Dharmesh C Desai possesses over 15 years of experience in the international banking sector. He has developed strong capabilities in establishing global best practices and forming strategic alliances with international banks and exchange houses. His expertise includes setting up businesses from scratch in both developed and developing markets, managing complete business units that encompass strategy, marketing, and sales.
Professional Skills and Capabilities
Desai has a comprehensive understanding of Indian markets, which complements his extensive international banking experience. His skills include developing strategic alliances and managing NRI business operations. He is recognized for his ability to handle complex business units and implement effective strategies that drive growth in the banking sector.